Crouse, Frederick, House
Why it's listed
This farmhouse on the Altamont-Voorheesville Road in Guilderland grew in three stages. The oldest part is a small stone Dutch house at the rear, built around 1760. A wing followed around 1780, and the main house was added around 1802. The stairs, mantelpieces and woodwork of the main house keep much of their original detail. Frederick Crounse lived here, and records suggest his son, Frederick 2nd, built the second addition and was probably responsible for the 1802 section. Frederick 2nd was strongly patriotic during the Revolutionary War and contributed generously to the American cause. The house is valued as one of the earliest structures in the town, for its Federal period additions, and for its link to a notable community figure. It sits back from the road and keeps its 18th-century setting, with an early barn nearby. Because most of the original farm is now woodland, the nominated area is an arbitrary eight acres around the house. The building has long served as a residence and remains one.
Significance in brief: The house is one of the earliest structures in the town and has Federal period additions. It is also associated with Frederick Crounse 2nd, a notable community figure who supported the American cause in the Revolutionary War. The early barn adds to the character of the farmhouse.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82001059, listed November 10, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 3960 Altamont-Voorheesville Rd., Guilderland |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | November 10, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001059 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Dutch stone house with Federal period additions |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence, as originally; condition listed as fair; no threats known. Interior accessible by appointment. |
| Acreage | 8 |
| Coordinates | 42.68034, -74.01998 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82001059.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5497598
- This listing as JSON
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